Nursing homeActive
Donalson Care Center
1681 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 373349314337156168 certified beds · 83 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
24
● 0● 19● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-03-12
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-06-30 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-07-15 | Standard | 035 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F550
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F609
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F644
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F684
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F693
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-26Record 445173-20250312-F880
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F644
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F677
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-08-12Record 445173-20210630-F921
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningRecords
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F689
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity KHarm
Records
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F835
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity KHarm
Staffing
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F841
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity KHarm
Records
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F867
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F641
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F690
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-19Record 445173-20190715-F842
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.43
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.74
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.17
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.7% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.5% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.7% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 27.1% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Care Authority Of The City Of Huntsville Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Hinton, Brad Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vance, Jason Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Clinton Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cobb, Tammy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hinton, Brad Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Samz, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Seals, Mary Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vance, Jason Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Huntsville Hospital Health System — 3 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Lincoln.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville Fayetteville | 2.0 mi | 2025-09-10 | 040 |
| Lynchburg Nursing Center Lynchburg | 12.9 mi | 2025-12-04 | 060 |
| The Waters Of Shelbyville, LLC Shelbyville | 23.1 mi | 2026-02-27 | 020 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma Tullahoma | 21.9 mi | 2025-06-11 | 0130 |
| Life Care Center Of Tullahoma Tullahoma | 22.3 mi | 2026-05-13 | 050 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |